On Tue, 6 Nov 2001, Trevor Warren wrote:
-> Creatin a distro specific for these educational ->institutions is a gr8 thingy to do.....but to get them ->to understand he inherrent value propositon our 1st ->objective to chalk out the agenda to take GPL to these ->students.......
Well the situation is not that bad. You may be aware that Bombay University has already introduced Linux in the curriculum. Which means, slowly, Linux will be taught not only in Mumbai but in other places as well because other Universities may follow. Presently in Mumbai there is a great demand for Linux resources, particularly in technical institutions. My impression is that if we could meet the demand we have met our objective. We should not in the pathetic position of not being able to meet the existing demand.
Let us all make a list of colleges in Mumbai. This can be done by listing first the college each of us are from. And then get a report on what is happening in each place. I know that every college needs a GNU/Linux Lab. Get the addresses, and contact persons's name. Then we will write a letter to them, including the Principal, and then tell them we can offer training/ (limited) support etc. If necessary we can make a separate list for colleges where colleges in Mumbai can discuss the problems of implementing GNU/Linux.
Making a distro keeping in mind the syllabus and general interests will add to the initiative. When we have a distro, our support and documentation becomes easy. We dont have to talk generally but specifically, and say `do this exactly'. This distro will be useful in other parts of the country as well.
Should we meet this sunday (11th) on this issue?
Nagarjuna